The Major and the Minor (1942) | |
| Director(s) | Billy Wilder |
| Producer(s) | King Vidor |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Family, Film Adaptation, Romance |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Romance (Comic), School |
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The Major and the Minor Overview:
The Major and the Minor (1942) was a Comedy - Romance Film directed by Billy Wilder and produced by King Vidor.
SYNOPSIS
After writing some of the wittiest scripts of the 1930s, Wilder was finally given the opportunity by Paramount to direct this comedy about a destitute New York career woman (Rogers) who decides to return to Iowa at reduced train fare by masquerading as a 12-year-old. On her journey, she meets the dignified, proper Milland, the commander of a military school, who takes it upon himself to see to her welfare. The predictable misunderstandings ensue as Rogers falls in love with Milland while the cadets start making passes at the new visitor. Very popular when released, it's interesting to view now in light of its Lolita-like subtext, of which Wilder was certainly more than aware. An adaptation of Fannie Kilbourne's short story "Sunny Goes Home."
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BlogHub Articles:
The Major and The Minor (1942) and The Taking of Sudan
By 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 8, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsBilly Wilder obviously got his start in screenwriting but much like Preston Sturges before him, he desperately wanted creative control to sculpt the vision of the meticulous scripts he helped forge with writing partner (and producer) Charles Brackett. He got his breakout chance with The Major and Th... Read full article
Screening of "The Major and The Minor February 9 at the Daystar Center
By Stephen Reginald on Feb 7, 2019 From Classic Movie ManScreening of "The Major and The Minor February 9 at the Daystar Center The Major and The Minor (1941) Where: Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Room 102 When: February 9, 2018 Time: 6:45 p.m Hosted by Stephen Reginald The Major and the Minor (1942) stars Ginger Rogers as Susan Applegate, a... Read full article
Ginger Rogers Grows Younger: The Major and The Minor
By Virginie Pronovost on Jul 24, 2018 From The Wonderful World of CinemaThe enthusiast Michaela from Love Letters to Old Hollywood and Crystal from In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood are hosting together an event celebrating one of the most iconic on-screen duos to mark the history of classic films: The Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers Blogathon. This dancing duo... Read full article
The Major and the Minor (1942)
By Cameron on Oct 19, 2015 From The Blonde At The Filmvia: http://www.listal.com/viewimage/170643 ?Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. “Nobody thinks much of it when little girls use mama’s clothes to play dress-up. But when a full-grown young lady dons a kid’s clothes to play a little girl, it makes a delightful idea for a... Read full article
The Major and the Minor (1942)
By Cameron on Oct 19, 2015 From The Blonde At The Filmvia: http://www.listal.com/viewimage/170643 ?Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. “Nobody thinks much of it when little girls use mama’s clothes to play dress-up. But when a full-grown young lady dons a kid’s clothes to play a little girl, it makes a delightful idea for a... Read full article
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Quotes from
Mr. Osborne: Why don't you get out of that wet coat and into a dry martini?
First Conductor: If you're Swedish, suppose you say something in Swedish.
Susan Applegate: I vant to be alone.
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Facts about
It was decided to include scenes of Susan's (Ginger Rogers's) mother. Spring Byington was the first choice but was appearing in another film. Rogers suggested her real mother Lela E. Rogers, who got the role.
Billy Wilder's directorial debut in the U.S.
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